Homeless Community Connect offers homeless and disadvantaged people access to a range of services and support with the goal of making a difference to their lives and establishing new pathways and connections. It is a one day event which often provides opportunities for ongoing relationships.

The Project was a result of a taskforce chaired by Ben Wyatt MLA that examined homelessness in the Victoria Park area. The recommendation was to host a community event offering support and assistance to homeless persons within the local and surrounding areas. It was modelled on the annual City of Perth’s Homeless Community Connect in conjunction with Homeless Persons Week. The first one was held on August 3 2010, coordinated by Riverview Community Services at Victoria Park. The service providers were involved and over 300 visitors attended the centre. The event is funded entirely by donations and in kind support.

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Homeless Community Connect 2011 was held on Friday 5 August 2011 at Victoria Park Leisure Life Centre, Cnr Kent and Gloucester St, East Victoria Park. Over 300 people visited the centre and were provided with a range of services and support. 43 service providers took part in this year’s Community Connect. Some of the services included access to accommodation services, legal advice, financial counselling, health services, having an eye test from an Optometrist, registering with Centrelink and Medicare and visiting a Mobile GP for a free health check. Visitors also were able to pick up clothes, blankets, toiletries, have a hair-cut and a hot meal.